COS Town Tidings #25-202

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🤣 Daily Chuckle

📰 Cuteness Alert at Cheyenne Zoo!😍

📰 Rain Relief… or More Fire Risk?🔥

📰 Fresh Pavement Rolling In🚧

Wellness: 💧 Feeling Puffy or Sluggish? Try This

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📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

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🌦 COS Weather - Hot with isolated PM T-storms

What did the hippo say when another called it fat?

👉"That's very hippocritical of you." 🤣

😍 Cuteness Alert at Cheyenne Zoo!

Who knew a 3,000-pound animal could melt our hearts? Omo the hippo, one of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s most playful residents, just turned four—and honestly, he’s cuter than ever. The birthday boy is growing up fast, taking after his proud parents, Zambezi and Biko. These days, you’ll catch him juicing his food like his dad (yes, that’s a thing) and shadowing his mom in both independence and curiosity.

Omo still loves his toys—especially his trusty boomer ball—and recently stole the show during a hippo demo when he splashed over to train with keepers, bringing his toy along like a toddler with a favorite blankie. He’s developing long legs like his dad (nicknamed “Daddy Long Legs”), but he still has that baby charm. If you need a smile today, go watch this big guy in action up at the Zoo!

🔥 Rain Relief… or More Fire Risk?

Colorado is bracing for the uncertain arrival of the North American Monsoon, which could bring welcome rain after a dry spring and early snowmelt—especially on the Western Slope. While parts of the mountains are already seeing scattered showers, it’s too soon to tell whether this season will deliver enough moisture to ease drought or prevent further wildfires.

The monsoon typically peaks in July and August, bringing up to 80 thunderstorm days in parts of the state, including around Colorado Springs. While it can offer much-needed relief, it also poses risks like flash floods, dry lightning, and strong winds—especially for hikers and mountain travelers.

Why I’m sharing this: For many of us in Colorado Springs, our lives revolve around the outdoors—whether it’s hiking, gardening, or just watching the weather roll in over Pikes Peak. We all know how quickly plans can change when thunderheads build up in the afternoon sky.

🚧 Fresh Pavement Rolling In

El Paso County is tackling several long-overdue road projects this summer, focusing on rural areas southeast of Colorado Springs. Crews have recently repaved a stretch of Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain, added a chip-seal treatment to Myers Road near Hanover, and smoothed out parts of Boone Road near the El Paso/Lincoln County line.

Some areas, especially on Boone, still need work and won’t be addressed until next year. Guardrails are also in the works near sections that border steep drop-offs. As the weather allows, the county continues evaluating where repairs are most needed. Full Story

💧 Feeling Puffy or Sluggish? Try This

This guided video shares The Specific 7, a lymphatic drainage technique designed to support your body's natural detoxification process. The tutorial covers each major area — from the “terminus” near your collarbone to diaphragmatic breathing — helping reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote wellness.

It's gentle, effective, and easy to do at home. If you’ve ever felt puffy, run down, or just curious about how your lymph system works, this video could be a game-changer.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

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• July 22, 2025 10:30-11:30am (Tomorrow!) @OCC Library, 2418 W Pikes Peak Ave

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📆 Sample Local Events

Weather permitting

• July 22-24, 26-27, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• July 26-27 (every Sat & Sun through Aug 1): Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32

• July 26, 10:30am-5pm: Cat Fest CO Springs @Norris Penrose Event Center $20-$40

• Aug 16, 5pm: Velvet Hills Chorus Presents: A Million Dreams @ENT Center $20

• July 26, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $59.64 (2 tickets left at discounted rate)

• 🎭 Aug 16, 7pm: Shermy's Backyard Bash (Benefit Springs Rescue Mission) @Peak Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree $10 donation

• July 26-27, 7pm: Ice Cream Theatre THE RINGMASTER`S ATTIC @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $16.50

• Aug 24, 7-9pm: Crystal Gayle @Phil Long Music Hall $45-$87 (age 14+)

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

🍑 Palisade Peaches are now available at various markets!

• July 21 & 23, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wed): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• July 23, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• July 23, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• July 24, 5-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28), Manitou Made Market @Manitou Art Center

  • —>Nature’s Start Bread Company Special at this market only! Friends & Family - BOGO Free on all breads and pastries (Limit one free per customer)

• July 24, 6-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28): Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou)

• July 25, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

• July 26, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• July 26, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• July 26, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• July 26, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

• July 27, 10am-2pm (Sun’s thru Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

• Aug 2, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• Aug 3, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• Aug 3 (2x/mth, Jun-Oct), 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

• July 22, 5:30-7:30pm (Tues’s thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

• July 24 (Every Thurs), 6-8pm: Dotsera @Banning Lewis Ranch, Vista Park FREE (public + community market)

  • —>🌟Spotlight: Stop by SherBeth’s stand and say hi to Beth

• July 25, 5-7pm: Martini Shot @First & Main Town Center Park, 3305 Cinema Pt FREE

• July 25, 7-8:30pm: University Village Colorado Summer Concert Series - The Burroughs @5246 N Nevada (North Plaza next to Hacienda) FREE

• July 25, 7-8:30pm: Jazz in the Garden @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601-631 N Tejon FREE

• Aug 2, 4-7pm: Music on The Mesa - RAFIEL & THE ROOMSHAKERS @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE

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